Advantech ARK-DS262 User manual

User Manual
ARK-DS262

ARK-DS262 User Manual ii
Copyright
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Acknowledgements
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
1 x ARK-DS262 Unit
1 x Diver CD/Manual
1 x China RoHS
1 x Simplified Chinese User Manual for CCC
OPS Logo label
Advantech Warranty Card
SUSIAccess Download Card
Part No. 2006262S20 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan August 2012

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Product Features.......................................................................................2
1.2.1 General.........................................................................................2
1.2.2 Display..........................................................................................2
1.2.3 Power Consumption......................................................................2
1.3 Hardware Specifications ...........................................................................2
1.4 Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................3
1.4.1 Dimensions...................................................................................3
Figure 1.1 ARK-DS262 Mechanical Dimension...........................3
1.4.2 Weight...........................................................................................3
1.5 Power Requirements.................................................................................3
1.5.1 System Power...............................................................................3
1.5.2 RTC Battery..................................................................................4
1.6 Environmental Specifications....................................................................4
1.6.1 Operating Temperature.................................................................4
1.6.2 Relative Humidity..........................................................................4
1.6.3 Storage Temperature....................................................................4
1.6.4 Vibration Loading During Operation..............................................4
1.6.5 Safety............................................................................................4
1.6.6 EMC..............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..........................5
2.1 ARK-DS262 I/O Connectors .....................................................................6
Figure 2.1 ARK-DS262 I/O connectors........................................6
2.2 ARK-DS262 External I/O Connectors .......................................................6
2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Button..................................................................6
Figure 2.2 Power ON/OFF Button ...............................................6
2.2.2 COM Connector............................................................................6
Figure 2.3 COM Connector..........................................................6
Table 2.1: COM Connector Pin Assignments..............................7
2.2.3 USB 1~2 Connectors....................................................................7
Figure 2.4 USB 1~2 Connectors..................................................7
Table 2.2: USB 1~2 Port Pin Assignments..................................7
2.2.4 Ethernet Connector (LAN) ............................................................7
Figure 2.5 Ethernet Connector ....................................................7
Table 2.3: LAN Connector Pin Assignments ...............................8
2.2.5 HDMI Connector...........................................................................8
Figure 2.6 HDMI Connector.........................................................8
Table 2.4: HDMI receptacle connector pin assignments.............8
2.2.6 Audio Connector...........................................................................8
Figure 2.7 Line-out.......................................................................8
2.2.7 JAE TX-25 Plug Connector...........................................................9
Figure 2.8 JAE TX-25 Plug Connector ........................................9
Table 2.5: JAE TX-25 Plug Connector ........................................9
2.3 Hardware Installation ..............................................................................10
2.3.1 HDD Installation..........................................................................10
2.4 Memory Installation.................................................................................11
2.4.1 Memory-1 Installation..................................................................11
2.4.2 Memory-2 Installation..................................................................12

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Chapter 3 BIOS Settings.................................... 13
3.1 BIOS Introduction.................................................................................... 14
3.2 Main Setup.............................................................................................. 14
3.2.1 System Time / System Date....................................................... 14
Figure 3.1 Main Setup Screen................................................... 14
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 15
Figure 3.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen................. 15
Figure 3.3 CPU Setting page..................................................... 16
Figure 3.4 SATA Setting page................................................... 16
Figure 3.5 Intel Anti-Theft Technology Configuration................ 17
Figure 3.6 AMT Configuration setting........................................ 18
Figure 3.7 USB Configuration setting........................................ 19
Figure 3.8 Serial Port 0 Configuration setting............................ 19
Figure 3.9 Serial Port 1 Configuration setting............................ 20
Figure 3.10CPU PPM Configuration setting............................... 20
3.2.3 Chipset BIOS Feature Setup...................................................... 21
3.2.4 Security BIOS Feature Setup ..................................................... 21
Figure 3.11Security Configuration setting .................................. 21
3.2.5 Save & Exit BIOS Feature Setup................................................ 22
Figure 3.12Save & Exit Configuration setting............................. 22
Appendix A SUSIAccess....................................... 23
A.1 SUSIAccess............................................................................................ 24

Chapter 1
1General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-DS262 series.

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1.1 Introduction
The ARK-DS262 complies with Intel OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) standard
and is powered by 3rd generation Intel Core i7/i3 with built-in graphics, enabling to
generate compelling video and 3D animation. Compliant with the Open Pluggable
Specification (OPS), its slot-in module design effectively lowers deployment and field
maintenance costs to simplify device installation, usage, maintenance and upgrades.
ARK-DS262 OPS media player enables digital signage manufacturers to deploy sys-
tems faster, with lower costs for development and implementation. Its slot-in module
is connected via a JAE 80-pin connector, and includes the HDMI, eDP, UART, and
USB2.0/USB3.0 signals. The player-screen communication interface via UART and
HDMI CEC provides status reporting and control, and also supports digital audio/
video signals via HDMI, for picture-perfect content reproduction. ARK-DS262 also
supports 1x GigaLAN, 1x COM ports, and 2x USB3.0 giving a great selection for data
communication in display applications. The entire design makes digital signage appli-
cations more intelligent and connected.
1.2 Product Features
1.2.1 General
3rd generation Intel® Core® i7 processor-based platform
Designed compliant with OPS (Open Pluggable Standard)
Supports HDMI, eDP, UART, and USB2.0/USB3.0 via JAE 80-pin connector
Slot-in integration, easy maintenance
1.2.2 Display
Support up to 1920 x 1080 (via OPS interconnection) video playback perfor-
mance (subject to the video media format and playback software)
1.2.3 Power Consumption
Typical: 19 W
Max.: 30 W
1.3 Hardware Specifications
CPU: Intel 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3555LE 2.5 GHz or 3rd generation Intel
Core i3-3217UE 1.6 GHZ
System Chipset: Intel QM77 chipset
Graphic chipset: Integrated graphics built in Processor
BIOS: AMI 64 Mbit Flash BIOS
System Memory: 2 x DDR3 204-pin SODIMM sockets, supports up to 16 GB (8
GB per SO-DIMM)
HDD: Supports 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD (max 9.5 mm height)
I/O Interface:
–1 x JAE TX25-80P-LT-H1E
–1 x HDMI
–2 x USB 3.0 compliant ports
–1 audio phone jack for Line-out
–1 x COM (RS-232)

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–1 x MiniPCIe (Internal)
Ethernet Chipset: 1 x Intel 82579LM
–Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
–Interface: 1 x RJ-45 jacks with LED
–LED Code: Yellow (Active)/Dark (10 Mbps) / Green (100 Mbps) / Orange
(1000 Mbps)
–Standard: IEEE 802.3z/ab (1000 Base-T) or IEEE 802.3u 100 Base-T compli-
ant
Resolution:
–HDMI/eDP: up to 1920 x 1080 (via OPS interconnection)
–HDMI: up to 1920 x 1080
1.4 Mechanical Specifications
1.4.1 Dimensions
200 x 119 x 30 mm (OPS compliant)
Figure 1.1 ARK-DS262 Mechanical Dimension
1.4.2 Weight
1.0 kg (2.2 lb.)
1.5 Power Requirements
1.5.1 System Power
12 V ~ 24 V DC-in (via OPS interconnection)

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1.5.2 RTC Battery
3 V/195 mAH BR2032
1.6 Environmental Specifications
1.6.1 Operating Temperature
-10° C - 50° C (14 ~ 122° F)
1.6.2 Relative Humidity
95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
1.6.3 Storage Temperature
-20~70° C (-4 ~ 167° F)
1.6.4 Vibration Loading During Operation
0.5 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct./min, 1 hr./axis.
1.6.5 Safety
UL, CB, CCC
1.6.6 EMC
CE, FCC Class B, BSMI, C-Tick

Chapter 2
2Hardware Installation
This chapter introduces external I/
O and the installation of ARK-
DS262 Hardware.

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2.1 ARK-DS262 I/O Connectors
Figure 2.1 ARK-DS262 I/O connectors
2.2 ARK-DS262 External I/O Connectors
2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Button
ARK-DS262 has a power ON/OFF button on the front side. Push this button to turn
the system ON and OFF. It also supports a 4 second delay soft power off.
Figure 2.2 Power ON/OFF Button
2.2.2 COM Connector
ARK-DS262 provides one D-sub 9-pin connectors serial communication interface
port. The ports support RS-232 mode communications.
Figure 2.3 COM Connector
HDD
LED WiFi
LED Line
Out LAN HDMI Power Button
HDD Dual USB 3.0 COM
JAE-TX25

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2.2.3 USB 1~2 Connectors
ARK-DS262 provides two USB interface connectors, which gives complete Plug &
Play and hot swapping capability for up to 127 external devices. The USB interface is
compliant with USB UHCI, Rev. 3.0. The USB interface supports Plug and Play,
which enables you to connect or disconnect a device without turning off the system.
Figure 2.4 USB 1~2 Connectors
2.2.4 Ethernet Connector (LAN)
ARK-DS262 provides one RJ-45 LAN interface connector, fully compliant with
IEEE802.3u 10/100/1000 Base-T CSMA/CD standards. The Ethernet port provides a
standard RJ-45 jack connector with LED indicators to show its Active/Link status and
speed status.
Figure 2.5 Ethernet Connector
Table 2.1: COM Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Name
1 DCD
2RxD
3TxD
4DTR
5GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
Table 2.2: USB 1~2 Port Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Name
1VCC
2 USB Data-
3 USB Data+
4GND

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2.2.5 HDMI Connector
An integrated, 19-pin receptacle connector HDMI Type A Interface is provided. The
HDMI link supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz.
Figure 2.6 HDMI Connector
2.2.6 Audio Connector
Line Out: Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to
the line out jack.
Figure 2.7 Line-out
Table 2.3: LAN Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Name
1 MDI0+
2 MDI0-
3 MDI1+
4 MDI1-
5 GND
6 GND
7 MDI2+
8 MDI2-
9 MDI3+
10 MDI3-
11 VCC
12 ACT
13 +V3.3 & Link1000#
14 +V3.3 & Link100#
Table 2.4: HDMI receptacle connector pin assignments
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 TMDS Data 2+ 2 TMDS Data 2 Shiled
3 TMDS Data 2- 4 TMDS Data 1+
5 TMDS Data 1 Shiled 6 TMDS Data 1-
7 TMDS Data 0+ 8 TMDS Data 0 Shiled
9 TMDS Data 0- 10 TMDS Clock+
11 TMDS Clock Shiled 12 TMDS Clock-
13 CEC 14 Reserved
15 SCL 16 SDA
17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V
19 Hot Plug Detect 20

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2.2.7 JAE TX-25 Plug Connector
ARK-DS262 provides one 80-pin right angle blindmate JAE TX-25 Plug connector,
higher tolerance on mating misalignment , enables plug and unplug mechanism
between ARK-DS262 and JAE TX-24 Receptacle connectors inside the display
panel.
Figure 2.8 JAE TX-25 Plug Connector
Table 2.5: JAE TX-25 Plug Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 DDP_3N 41 RSVD
2 DDP_3P 42 RSVD
3 GND 43 RSVD
4 DDP_2N 44 RSVD
5 DDP_2P 45 RSVD
6 GND 46 RSVD
7 DDP_1N 47 RSVD
8 DDP_1P 48 RSVD
9 GND 49 RSVD
10 DDP_0N 50 SYS_FAN
11 DDP_0P 51 UART_RXD
12 GND 52 UART_TXD
13 DDP_AUXN 53 GND
14 DDP_AUXP 54 StdA_SSRX-
15 DDP_HPD 55 StdA_SSRX+
16 GND 56 GND
17 TMD_CLK- 57 StdA_SSTX-
18 TMD_CLK+ 58 StdA_SSTX+
19 GND 59 GND
20 TMDS0- 60 USB_PN2
21 TMDS0+ 61 USB_PP2
22 GND 62 GND
23 TMDS1- 63 USB_PN1
24 TMDS1+ 64 USB_PP1
25 GND 65 GND
26 TMDS2- 66 USB_PN0
27 TMDS2+ 67 USB_PP0
28 GND 68 GND
29 HDMI_DDC_DATA 69 AZ_LINEOUT_L
30 HDMI_DDC_CLK 70 AZ_LINEOUT_R
31 HDMI_HPD 71 HDMI_CEC

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2.3 Hardware Installation
2.3.1 HDD Installation
1. To assembly a HDD module, secure HDD to HDD bracket with 2 screws.
2. Insert a HDD module into ARK-DS262, then secure it with a screw.
32 GND 72 PB_
33 +12 V ~ +24 V 73 PS_ON#
34 +12 V ~ +24 V 74 PWR_STATUS
35 +12 V ~ +24 V 75 GND
36 +12 V ~ +24 V 76 GND
37 +12 V ~ +24 V 77 GND
38 +12 V ~ +24 V 78 GND
39 +12 V ~ +24 V 79 GND
40 +12 V ~ +24 V 80 GND
Table 2.5: JAE TX-25 Plug Connector
HDD bracket
SATA Connector
HDD bracket

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2.4 Memory Installation
2.4.1 Memory-1 Installation
1. If there is a HDD module inserted into the system, remove the HDD module first.
2. Remove the top cover module by loosing screws.
3. Insert the memory-1 into the SODIMM-1 socket.
4. Replace the top cover module and HDD module, then secure with screws.
Top cover module
Memory

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2.4.2 Memory-2 Installation
1. Remove the bottom cover by loosing 5 screws.
2. Insert the memory-2 into the SODIMM-2 socket.
3. Replace the bottom cover and secure with screws.
Memory

Chapter 3
3BIOS Settings
This chapter introduces how to
set BIOS configuration data.

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3.1 BIOS Introduction
AMIBIOS has been integrated into many motherboards for over two decades. With
the AMIBIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control various sys-
tem features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the ARK-DS262 series
BIOS setup screens.
AMIBIOS's ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This information is stored in battery-backed CMOS so it retains
the setup information when the power is turned off.
3.2 Main Setup
When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You
can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab.
The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Options in blue can be configured, and grayed-out
options cannot be configured instead. The right frame displays the key legend.
The key legend in the top is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accom-
pany it.
3.2.1 System Time / System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-
tem Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the
<Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in
MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.
Figure 3.1 Main Setup Screen

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3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the ARK-DS262 setup screen to enter the Advanced
BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen,
such as CPU configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an
Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced
BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup
screens are shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.
Figure 3.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen
ACPI Settings: This section allows you to control hardware monitoring and
power management.
CPU Configuration:
–Hyper-threading: Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized
for Hyper-Threading Technology). When disabled, only one thread per
enabled-core is enabled.
–Active Processor Cores: Number of cores to be enabled in each processor
package.
–Limit CPUID Maximum: Disabled for Windows XP.
–Execute Disable Bit: It can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer over-
flow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003
Sp1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.).
–Intel Virtualization Technology: When enabled, a VMM can utilize the addi-
tional hardware capabilities provided by Vander pool Technology.
–Hardware Prefetcher: To turn on/off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer
prefetcher.
–Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache
lines

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Figure 3.3 CPU Setting page
SATA Configuration: This section allows you to set up SATA devices configu-
ration.
–SATA Controller(s): Enable or disable SATA Device.
–SATA Mode Selection: Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. The
choice: IDE, AHCI, RAID
Figure 3.4 SATA Setting page